Mortenson Center for International Library Programs: Connecting librarians around the world.
Champaign, IL
Joined June 2009
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Thank you for joining us for the Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture featuring Jeff Chiba Stearns. We were delighted to have you join us for this special event.
The recording is now available and can be accessed through the link below:
mediaspace.illinois.edu/medi…
Thank you for your interest in the 2027 Associates Program and to those who joined us for our recent information session.
If you were unable to attend, or would like to review the information shared during the session, the recording is available here: mediaspace.illinois.edu/medi…
From our annual lecture to Vancouver! It was wonderful catching up with Jeff Chiba Stearns over tea and continuing the conversation. 🍵
Join us on Tuesday, 13 October, 7:00-8:00 am CT for the Online Information Session to learn about the 2027 Mortenson Center Associates Program.
To find your local time for this information session, visit worldtimebuddy.com.
Free registration at: go.illinois.edu/AssociatesIn….
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the screening of One Big Hapa Family!
A special thank you to Jeff Chiba Stearns for sharing his work and insights, and to the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies for their support in making this event possible.
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Don’t miss two Mortenson Center events this week!
-Sept. 24 : free screening of One Big Hapa Family directed and produced by Jeff Chiba Stearns.
-Sept. 26 at the iHotel and online for the 36th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture (YLF Community Day Keynote).
Applications are now open for the 2027 Mortenson Center Associates Program: Libraries in Focus—Leadership, Transformation, Impact.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
Online Information Session: October 13, 2026 (7–8am CST)
Learn more on our website: library.illinois.edu/mortens…
Join us on Sept. 26 for the 36th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture featuring Jeff Chiba Stearns.
“Animation Meditation: 25 Years of Exploring Mixed‑Race Identity and Japanese Canadian History Through Visual Storytelling.”
Register & learn more: go.library.illinois.edu/mort…
Join us on Sept. 24th for a free film screening of "One Big Hapa Family" directed & produced by Jeff Chiba Stearns.
Registration: forms.illinois.edu/sec/10823…
To learn more about the event, visit calendars.illinois.edu/detai…
#MortensonCenter #libraries #internationallibrarianship
A new look for a new chapter!
As the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs celebrates 35 years of connecting and strengthening libraries and librarians around the world, we are excited to unveil our new website and wordmark.
library.illinois.edu/mortens…
📷A sincere thank you to Barbara J. Ford for serving as the distinguished speaker for the 6th ATU Library Mentorship Series.
For those who were unable to join us live, the event recording is available here: youtube.com/watch?v=gXAEM7Xo…
Inviting librarians, information professionals, researchers, students & academics! 📚🌍
Join the 6th ATU Library Mentorship Series featuring Barbara J. Ford.
📅 Aug. 26, 2026 | 9am CDT | 2pm GMT
💻 bit.ly/4hobBqP
#Libraries #ALA #MortensonCenter
We are delighted to celebrate Dr. Clara M. Chu’s participation in the 6th Biennial ZULC Conference, held 7–9 July 2026 in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she served as a keynote speaker and facilitated a workshop.
#ZULC2026 #MortensonCenter
Join us for a collaborative event, the ASIS&T Africa Chapter Book Discussion to commemorate Africa Day on 25 May 2026.
Centering scholarly communication in LIS education to advance social justice
Monday, 25 May 2026 | 9:00–10:00 AM CT/4:00–5:00 PM CAT
Scan the QR code to register
Join the Mortenson Center, ALA, and IFLA for a free World Refugee Day 2026 webinar:
Libraries at the Heart of Integration and Inclusion: Data and Resources to Develop Refugee Services
📅 May 19, 2026
🕙 10–11am CT / 11am–12pm ET / 5–6pm CEST
Register: lnkd.in/gxrGVraB
@MortensonCenter congratulates Barbara J. Ford, former director and Mortenson Distinguished Professor (2003-2014), who has been named an Honorary Member by the American Library Association.
Read the full news release at bit.ly/4bPQkTW
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Happy Holidays from the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs! library.illinois.edu/mortens…
May the work of your library bring Hope, Peace, and Joy to you and your communities in 2026!
Help advance international education, understanding, and peace through the Mortenson Center.
Donate: library.illinois.edu/friends…
Choose Mortenson Innovation Fund, or use Other to enter Marianna Tax Choldin Fund or Kathleen Weibel Memorial Fund.
#MortensonCenter #leadersip #GlobalLIS
Make a gift to the Kathleen Weibel Memorial Fund to continue her legacy in international librarianship.
Donate at library.illinois.edu/friends…. Select “Other” and write “Kathleen Weibel Memorial Fund”.
#MortensonCenter #WeibelFund #LibraryLeadership #GlobalLIS #PayItForward
Dec 10, 12 PM ET
ALA Human Rights Day Event: Libraries as Builders of Peace.
Featuring Dr. Clara M. Chu presenting
“Libraries for Peace: Promoting International Education, Understanding, and Peace.”
Register: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/r…
#ALA #HumanRightsDay #LibrariesForPeace
